DIY Bandana with Personalized Embroidery

Bandanas are some of the most classic accessories out there. They’re available in every color imaginable, boasting that quintessential paisley pattern that we all know so well. You can easily take it up a notch by personalizing a DIY bandana with custom embroidery of your favorite word or phrase. For best results, choose from Darice’s wide range of colorful bandanas for an accessory that best suits your style. Read on to learn how to make your own!

* Use a style of letter stencil that best suits your style and taste. For this project, I used adhesive stencils that were originally meant for glass. You can also use a set of letter stencils by Darice. Alternatively, you can create a freehand word with a pencil.

Step 1. Fold the bandana so that two corners meet, forming a triangle. The bottom corner is where you will be adding your custom embroidery. Take the two upper corners and tie the bandana around your neck and style it to your liking. This will help you determine the specific spot that you would like to embroider. Remember, the word will be slanted along the edge.

Step 2. Add the letter stencils along the edge of the bandana. When you are happy with the placement, trace the letters. Use a pencil if you are creating the word without a stencil.

Step 3. If you’d like, mark the spots where you will be adding the embellishments of your choice. For this project, two flat pyramid studs were used.

Step 4. Unscrew the embroidery hoop and stretch the bandana over the inner portion. Replace the outer portion and screw into place. Make sure the fabric is tightly stretched across the hoop.

Step 5. Cut a long strand of embroidery thread. Insert one end through the needle. Pull the thread so that the last 2-3 inches are adjacent to the rest of the thread. At the other end, tie a tight double knot.

Step 6. Stitch along the letters, starting from the back side of the bandana.

Step 7. Stitch along the letters using a simple straight stitch.

Step 8. Repeat until all of the letters are complete. Finally, glue the studs to your custom DIY bandana.

Your personalized DIY bandana is ready to spruce up your outfit. To accessorize with your new piece, tie it around your neck, purse, or backpack.

To further customize this project, consider alternating shades of embroidery thread for each letter. You can also use variegated embroidery thread to create an eye-catching gradient of letters. Different types of embellishments can be used, too. Check out the wide selection of Darice studs for various options.

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